Atlanta Disability Discrimination Attorneys

The Experience & Dedication You Deserve in Your Corner

According to the U.S. Department of Labor, 20.3 percent of the American labor force has a physical or mental disability. Just like their coworkers, these employees are contributing to the success of the companies they work for and the overall financial health of our economy.

Yet, some employers fail to see past their employees' disabilities and refuse to provide them with the same opportunities as the rest of their staff because they are worried about liability, concerned with the costs of accommodation, or simply hold a bias against them. Our experienced Atlanta disability discrimination lawyers are able to assist you with employment law cases or situations requiring professional care.

Understanding Disability Discrimination

According to the Americans with Disabilities Act Amendment of 2008 (or, the Act), it is illegal for employers with 15 or more employees to discriminate against qualified individuals with disabilities in job application procedures, hiring, advancements, compensation, job training, and conditions and privileges of employment.

Some examples of disability discrimination may include:

Showing prejudice on the basis of disability in all employment-related activities

Harassing an employee on the basis of his or her disability

Asking job applicants questions about their past or current medical conditions or requiring job applicants to take medical exams

Creating or maintaining a workplace that includes substantial physical barriers to the movement of people with physical disabilities

Refusing to provide reasonable accommodation to employees with disabilities that would allow them to work

Your Right to Work

In order to be protected under the Act, you must satisfy your employer's requirements for the job, such as possessing the right experience and education and be able to perform the essential duties of the job with or without reasonable accommodation. Accommodations by an employer may include making existing facilities readily accessible to employees with disabilities, restructuring the job, or acquiring or modifying equipment.

To remain compliant, a company may be required, for instance, to provide a low vision aid so an employee with a vision impairment can read a computer screen. However, a worker with a disability that renders him unable to lift boxes but wants to work in a warehouse would not be covered under the Act, as lifting heavy objects is an essential function of the position.

A disability does not affect your ability to make a difference in the workplace. However, if you have been harassed on the job, denied a job, or denied reasonable accommodations to meet your needs, Barrett & Farahany will fight for your right to work. With extensive experience in disability discrimination and a renowned history of winning cases for clients, we're dedicated to protecting your career and ensuring you receive the remedies to which you're entitled.

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When you reach out to us, you will receive a complimentary attorney consultation with one of our skilled Atlanta employment lawyers. During our initial consultation with you, we can help you to better understand your rights and will work with you to determine what course of action is in your best interest. We take great pride in providing assistance that is based on years of experience negotiating and litigating employment matters to protect employee interests. If you find yourself in need of dedicated legal representation, we are prepared to fight on your behalf – our goal is always to protect employee victims of harassment, discrimination, and retaliation.

Please note that because we represent victims of sexual harassment and illegal discrimination, we are unable to offer our consultation services to employees who have been accused of sexual harassment or any other form of legally prohibited discrimination, as doing so would create conflicts for our firm. The information on this website is for general information purposes only. Nothing on this site should be taken as legal advice for any individual case or situation. This information is not intended to create, and receipt or viewing does not constitute, an attorney-client relationship.